Patient Education

Is it an airway disorder? 5 things to stop ignoring during pediatric dental exams

Parents often don't recognize the signs of airway dysfunction in their children, which is a serious problem. Dental hygienists can help educate them and provide guidance.

Patient Education

Is it an airway disorder? 5 things to stop ignoring during pediatric dental exams

8 steps for documenting oral lesions

Information consternation: When patients “do their research”

Dear Patient: You can die from cavities

5 ways to handle difficult dental patients

Mental health and oral health: Creating customized patient recommendations

Motivational interviewing: A valuable tool for hesitant dental patients

It’s time to “brush outside the lines” with some different hygiene ideas

Patient Education

Having the difficult conversation: When patients opt for no treatment

Troubleshooter: What to tell dental patients who refuse to brush

How dental hygienists can work with "difficult" patients

Converting the "free cleaning" patient: How dental hygienists can improve treatment acceptance

4 things you can do now for better patient communication

Magic 8-ball, how can I make appointments better for my patients?

How to handle noncompliant patients and protect your license

How to increase patient commitment to periodontal treatment

Communication strategies to help disheartened parents try again

From Shrek to Superman: Bridging the gap in patient communication